What is the number of workdays needed for an average American to afford the iPhone 15 Pro?

According to IMF, an international e-commerce platform, the average American needs to work for 5.3 days to afford the iPhone 15 Pro (128GB), which retails for $999, the same price as last year's iPhone 14 Pro model. This calculation takes into account the 8.875% New York sales tax. The 5.3 workdays required to purchase the new iPhone 15 Pro is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), indicating that the average annual wage in the United States is $61,900. Notably, this is an improvement from the 5.7 workdays needed to buy the iPhone 14 Pro last year.

Switzerland stands out as the country where acquiring the iPhone 15 Pro demands the least effort, with only 4.2 workdays required. Following closely behind is the United States. On the other end of the spectrum, Turkey tops the list, necessitating a substantial 123.7 workdays to afford the device, with the Philippines also ranking high at 79.5 workdays.

Other noteworthy countries include:

Canada (7.7 workdays)
Ireland (8.4 workdays)
Germany (9.5 workdays)
United Kingdom (9.9 workdays)
South Korea (10.1 workdays)
France (10.2 workdays)
Japan (12.6 workdays)
Spain (15.5 workdays)
Italy (16.6 workdays)
Taiwan (18.7 workdays)
China (23.5 workdays)
Vietnam (55.6 workdays)
India (55.9 workdays)
These figures offer insights into the affordability of the iPhone 15 Pro across various countries, taking into consideration local wages and taxes.